Question : DE-RESRVING HANDLOOM FROM SSI



(a): whether handloom is a reserved item within the small scale industries;

(b): if so, whether there is any move to de-reserve the handloom sector from small scale industries;

(c): if so, the details thereof; and

(d): if not, reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD )

(a): No, Sir.

(b)to(d): In view of the reply at (a) above, the questions do not arise.